Can a torn rotator cuff cause neck pain?

Yes, shoulder pain can definitely radiate to the neck as those muscles are closely connected. Just be careful if you are taking painkillers for it, especially if you have diabetes, as some meds can affect your kidney function and sugar control. Consult your doctor for safe treatment.

Neck and shoulder pain can sometimes be linked to other nerve issues or even cervical spine problems. It is really important to get it checked by a specialist rather than assuming it is just a muscle pull from the shoulder.

I completely understand how exhausting it is when you have both shoulder and neck pain, it makes you feel like your whole upper body is falling apart. It's natural to feel anxious about it. Just know that the muscles are very close, so one always affects the other.

It definitely does, because you stop moving your shoulder and start putting all the weight on your neck muscles. Instead of expensive treatments right away, try using a hot water bag on the neck and do very basic neck rotations to keep it moving.